Texans 23, Jets 17

By Houston Chronicle Staff

on October 8, 2012 12:56 PM

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a touchdown as New York Jets strong safety Yeremiah Bell (37) falls down on the play during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a touchdown as New York Jets strong safety Yeremiah Bell (37) falls down on the play during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, ... more

New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) knocks the ball away from Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) for an incomplete pass during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) knocks the ball away from Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) for an incomplete pass during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) has a pass go off his hands as New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) has a pass go off his hands as New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium ... more

New York Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland (86) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

New York Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland (86) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) gets a block from wide receiver Kevin Walter (83) on New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson (20) as he scores a touchdown during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) gets a block from wide receiver Kevin Walter (83) on New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson (20) as he scores a touchdown during the second quarter of a Monday Night ... more

New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow warms up before going into the game during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow warms up before going into the game during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East ... more

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Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) reaches for a tipped pass intended for New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) reaches for a tipped pass intended for New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife ... more

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) tries to get off a pass as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) tries to get off a pass as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) during the second quarter of a Monday ... more

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) tries to get off a pass as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) tries to get off a pass as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on ... more

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Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing is slow to get up after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing is slow to get up after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct 8, ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing leaves the field after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing leaves the field after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct 8, 2012, ... more

during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing leaves the field after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing leaves the field after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing heads to the locker room after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing heads to the locker room after being injured during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) tosses a pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) tosses a pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Houston Texans inside linebacker Bradie James (53) brings down New York Jets wide receiver Chaz Schilens (85) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Bradie James (53) brings down New York Jets wide receiver Chaz Schilens (85) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, ... more

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) is brought down by Houston Texans inside linebacker Bradie James (53) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) is brought down by Houston Texans inside linebacker Bradie James (53) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, ... more

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New York Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland (86) catches a 27yard touchdown pass as Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland (86) catches a 27yard touchdown pass as Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) breaks free of the New York Jets defense during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) breaks free of the New York Jets defense during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) breaks away from New York Jets free safety LaRon Landry (30) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) breaks away from New York Jets free safety LaRon Landry (30) during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, in East ... more

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) gets off a pass as Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) gets off a pass as Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure during the second quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, ... more

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) scores on a 34yard pass play past New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) scores on a 34yard pass play past New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Justin Forsett (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) less

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Justin Forsett (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) looks to pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) looks to pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 34-yard touchdown pass as New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 34-yard touchdown pass as New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) has a pass go off his hands as New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) has a pass go off his hands as New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) defends during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium ... more

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) scores on a 34yard pass play past New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) scores on a 34yard pass play past New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) wrap up New York Jets running back Shonn Greene (23) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) wrap up New York Jets running back Shonn Greene (23) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by New York Jets nose tackle Sione Pouha (91) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by New York Jets nose tackle Sione Pouha (91) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) wrap up New York Jets running back Shonn Greene (23) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) wrap up New York Jets running back Shonn Greene (23) during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) gets a block from guard Antoine Caldwell (62) as he fires a pass during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. less

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) gets a block from guard Antoine Caldwell (62) as he fires a pass during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium ... more

Houston Texans fans cheers as they arrive in the stadium before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Houston Texans fans cheers as they arrive in the stadium before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson catches a ball as he warms up before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Johnson needs 76 yards receiving to amass 10,000 for his career. less

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson catches a ball as he warms up before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Keshawn Martin catches a football as he warms up before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

Houston Texans wide receiver Keshawn Martin catches a football as he warms up before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East ... more

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair shakes hands with fans as he walks on the sidelines before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair shakes hands with fans as he walks on the sidelines before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East ... more

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, right, stands with his son, Cal McNair, before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford.

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, right, stands with his son, Cal McNair, before the Texans' Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford.

Fans hold up signs in support of Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson in the parking lot while tailgating before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. Johnson needs 76 yards going into the game to reach 10,000 for his career. less

Fans hold up signs in support of Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson in the parking lot while tailgating before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on ... more

ESPN's Stewart Scott, left, Trent Dilfer and Steve Young prepare for the Monday Night Countdown broadcast before the Houston Texans game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

ESPN's Stewart Scott, left, Trent Dilfer and Steve Young prepare for the Monday Night Countdown broadcast before the Houston Texans game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in ... more

ESPN's Stewart Scott, left, and Trent Dilfer pretend to be cold while preparing for the Monday Night Countdown broadcast before the Houston Texans game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

ESPN's Stewart Scott, left, and Trent Dilfer pretend to be cold while preparing for the Monday Night Countdown broadcast before the Houston Texans game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Monday, ... more

Houston Texans fans whoop it up in the parking lot while tailgating before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford.

Houston Texans fans whoop it up in the parking lot while tailgating before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Texans wait for the gates to open before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford.

Houston Texans wait for the gates to open before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford.

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Houston Texans Sabian Hernandez, 10, is decked out in Texans gear as he waits outside the stadium for the gates to open before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford. less

Houston Texans Sabian Hernandez, 10, is decked out in Texans gear as he waits outside the stadium for the gates to open before the Texans game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife ... more